King Kong

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The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.

King Kong (1976) centers on an ambitious oil company expedition that journeys to a mysterious island in search of untapped resources, where its members encounter a colossal ape revered by the island’s inhabitants. As the giant creature forms an unexpected bond with a young woman while corporate ambition turns discovery into exploitation, the expedition’s triumph gives way to mounting danger. This monster adventure blends action, romance, and fantasy as greed, compassion, and humanity’s exploitation of nature shape a modern reimagining of the classic tale.

King Kong 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions

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Disc Extras
Paramount BD-ALL 4K/US 2024
Studio Canal BD-B 4K/UK 2022
Scream Factory BD-A/US 2021
Umbrella BD-B/AU 2013
Studio Canal BD-ALL/FR 2009
Paramount DVD-1/US/OOP 1999
Audio Commentary by Ray Morton
Audio Commentary by Special Makeup Effects Artist Rick Baker
Making Kong (2005, 22:18)
From Space to Apes - Interview with Photographic Effects Assistant Barry Nolan (6:46)
Maybe In Their Wildest Dreams - Interview with Sculptor Steve Varner (5:32)
On the Top of the World - Interview with Assistant Director David McGiffert and Production Manager Brian Frankish (11:46)
Something’s Haywire - Interview with Actor Jack O’Halloran (5:50)
There’s a Fog Bank Out There - Interview with Second Unit Director Bill Kronick (6:25)
When the Monkey Dies, Everybody Cries - Interview with Production Assistants Jeffrey Chernov and Scott Thaler (13:45)
Panel Discussion from the Aero Theater (2016, 68:45)
Deleted Scenes (16:30)
“King Kong” Product Commercials (x3, 1:36)
NBC TV Promos (3:52)
Stills Gallery (6:39, 7:26, 8:53, 3:58)
Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:33)
Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:25)
TV Spots (x7, 3:36)
Radio Spots (x3, 1:35)

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Paramount’s “Limited Edition SteelBook” 4K UHD reissued as a “50th Anniversary Edition” in standard packaging (2026/06/30).
  • Studio Canal’s 4K UHD is also available as a SteelBook. The included Blu-ray is also available separately.
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King Kong title screen
  • Screen shot for From Space to Apes
    From Space to Apes (5:36)
  • Screen shot for Maybe In Their Wildest Dreams
    Maybe In Their Wildest Dreams (5:36)
  • Screen shot for On the Top of the World
    On the Top of the World (11:54)
  • Screen shot for Something’s Haywire
    Something’s Haywire (5:52)
  • Screen shot for There’s a Fog Bank Out There
    There’s a Fog Bank Out There (6:31)
  • Screen shot for When the Monkey Dies, Everybody Cries
    When the Monkey Dies, Everybody Cries (13:48)
  • Screen shot for Panel Discussion from the Aero Theater
    Panel Discussion from the Aero Theater (2016, 68:45)
Editions
Paramount box art
Paramount 4K 2024
  • Video
      • HEVC
      • 2160p
      • Dolby Vision, HDR10
      • 2.35:1
      • Theatrical Version
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 2.35:1
      • TV Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • Theatrical Version
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • TV Version
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • English SDH
Studio Canal box art
Studio Canal 4K 2022
  • Video
      • HEVC
      • 2160p
      • Dolby Vision, HDR10
      • 2.35:1
      • Theatrical Version
      • HEVC
      • 2160p
      • Dolby Vision, HDR10
      • 2.35:1
      • TV Version
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 2.35:1
      • Theatrical Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • Theatrical Version
      • English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
      • Theatrical Version
      • French LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Theatrical Version
      • German LPCM 2.0 Mono
      • Theatrical Version
      • English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
      • TV Version
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
    • French
    • German
Scream Factory box art
Scream Factory BD 2021
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p23.976
      • 34.00 Mbps
      • 2.35:1
      • 2:14:29.984
      • 38.84 GiB
      • Theatrical Version
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p23.976
      • 27.89 Mbps
      • 2.35:1
      • 3:12:52.106
      • 42.02 GiB
      • TV Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • 48 kHz
      • 3019 kbps
      • 24-bit
      • Theatrical Version
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo
      • 48 kHz
      • 1588 kbps
      • 24-bit
      • Theatrical Version
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • 48 kHz
      • 1766 kbps
      • 24-bit
      • TV Version
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD 2013
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 2.35:1
      • Theatrical Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
  • Subtitles
    • None
Studio Canal box art
Studio Canal BD 2009
  • Video
      • VC-1
      • 1080p
      • 2.35:1
      • Theatrical Version
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • French DTS-HD HR 5.1
      • Spanish DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • Dutch
    • French
    • Japanese
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
Extras Audio Commentary by Ray Morton Scream Factory BD
Audio Commentary by Special Makeup Effects Artist Rick Baker Scream Factory BD
Making Kong (2005, 22:18) Umbrella BD
From Space to Apes - Interview with Photographic Effects Assistant Barry Nolan (5:36, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Maybe In Their Wildest Dreams - Interview with Sculptor Steve Varner (5:36, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
On the Top of the World - Interview with Assistant Director David McGiffert and Production Manager Brian Frankish (11:54, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Something’s Haywire - Interview with Actor Jack O’Halloran (5:52, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
There’s a Fog Bank Out There - Interview with Second Unit Director Bill Kronick (6:31, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
When the Monkey Dies, Everybody Cries - Interview with Production Assistants Jeffrey Chernov and Scott Thaler (13:48, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Panel Discussion from the Aero Theater (2016, 68:45, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD
Deleted Scenes (16:30) Studio Canal 4K
“King Kong” Product Commercials (x3, 1:36, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD
NBC TV Promos (3:52, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD
Stills Gallery (6:39, 7:26, 8:53, 3:58, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:36, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:26, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
TV Spots (x7, 3:36, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Radio Spots (x3, 1:35) Scream Factory BD

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